WEB DESK: Leading African football administrators have voiced support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he seeks the backing of the continent’s 54 member associations ahead of next year’s FIFA presidential election. Five influential figures in African football issued statements endorsing Infantino while welcoming FIFA’s decision to withdraw a controversial […]
GLASGOW: Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem qualified for the men’s javelin throw final of the Commonwealth Games 2026 after producing a season-best effort of 78.63 metres in the qualification round on Thursday. Nadeem opened his campaign with a 78.63-metre throw, briefly moving ahead of India’s Neeraj Chopra, who recorded 76.48 […]
WEB DESK: Spain defender Marc Cucurella has fulfilled an unusual promise by getting a tattoo of national team coach Luis de la Fuente’s face after La Roja lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy. The 28-year-old had vowed to tattoo his coach’s portrait on his body if Spain won the World […]
WEB DESK: The Global Super League (GSL) 2026 has officially got underway in Guyana, bringing together champion franchise teams from five major T20 leagues to compete for a $1 million prize and global supremacy. Organised by Cricket West Indies, the invitation-only tournament features champions from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), […]
WEB DESK: Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph could carry financial implications beyond the pitch, as tournament-related earnings may be subject to United States tax laws because of activities conducted on American soil during the competition. Spain secured the World Cup title along with a $50 million prize after winning […]
WEB DESK: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in an extra-time thriller at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, securing their second World Cup title and first since 2010. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when Pedro Porro’s cross […]
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, with his performances in seven T20 internationals also disqualified. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Nawaz’s sample tested positive for carboxy-THC, a cannabis metabolite […]
WEB DESK: Marc Marquez revived his MotoGP championship challenge with a commanding victory at the German Grand Prix, significantly reshaping the title race midway through the season. The factory Ducati rider completed a Sachsenring double after also winning the sprint race. Starting from pole position, Marquez controlled the race from […]
LAHORE: Pakistan on Sunday appointed Babar Azam as captain of the national Test team for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. At a press conference in Lahore, Director High Performance Aaqib Javed and former captain Misbah-ul-Haq announced the touring squad, with Babar returning to lead the side […]
MASSACHUSETTS: Paraguay secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead late in the first half with a […]